Cousin Bette (film)

Cousin Bette is a 1998 BritishAmerican comedydrama that stars Jessica Lange in the title role and is loosely based on the Honor de Balzac Cousin Bette.

Intrigued, Hortense goes to an antique shop near Bettes apartment to look at some of his work. Wenceslas himself walks in and, instantly attracted to him, Hortense tells her father she has found her future husband and entreats him to use his influence to commission Wenceslas to create a prominent statue. Over time, Wenceslas starts sneaking out to court Hortense. Bette follows him one day after Jenny inadvertently arouses her suspicions by mentioning that Lord Hulot, who is her lover, gave her a piece of artwork that came from his future soninlaw Bette recognizes the artwork as Wenceslass.Furious at Wenceslass betrayal, Bette swears revenge and enlists Jenny to help her. Bettes plan, in essence, is to turn the family members against each other. After the birth of Hortenses and Wencelas son, Bette implies to Hortense that there have been rumours regarding Wenceslass fidelity to her. She also encourages Cesar Cravel Hoskins, a wealthy perfumer, to pursue Jenny as it is becoming known that Hulot owes huge debts to various money lenders and acquaintances. Hulot, however, is genuinely in love with Jenny and, at Bettes encouragement, challenges Cesar to a duel. Cesar shoots Hulot in the leg, but instantly regrets it and helps him with the doctor. The resulting injury leaves Hulot walking with a limp. ........

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